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Last Updated: October 3, 2018

After School and Summer Childcare

Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation's After School and Summer Childcare Program are recreationally based programs for children in Kindergarten up to 12 years of age. Through a balance of free play, organized activities, field trips, arts and crafts, and homework time, we strive to provide the best possible care for your child.

The program is offered throughout the school year as after school activities, including any Early Release Days for city schools. During the summer months, we operate full day programs. The program is restricted to City of Harrisonburg residents only.

All after school programs run from the time of school dismissal to 5:30pm with late pickup ending at 5:45pm. All full day programs run from 7:30am to 5:30pm with late pickup ending at 5:45pm.

Age-appropriate recreational programs may include:

Active Games designed to teach teamwork, communication skills, and to facilitate stress reduction through physical activity.

Passive Games designed to teach sharing and cooperation skills.

Space for individual activities such as reading or homework.

It is our mission to always put the safety and security of your child above all else.

Fees (all fees are subject to change prior to any registration period)

After School Childcare Program - A fee of $50 per child, per month is charged for this program. The monthly program fee is due by the first of each month of service. Open registration for 2018-2019 After School Childcare Program begins July 9, 2018.

Summer Childcare Program - A fee of $50 per child, per week is charged for this program. The weekly program fee is due the Friday prior to the week of service. Registration for past participants begins Monday, April 2, 2018 and open registration begins Monday, April 16, 2018.

Parents/Guardians must have a Childcare Registration Form completed at the time of registration.

All children must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Registration information shall include parent/guardian phone numbers, emergency contact information, and any pertinent health information. All forms must be completed in their entirety and a non-refundable registration fee of $25 must be paid before the registration process is complete. Childcare enrollment is not continuous. You must re-enroll at the beginning of each after school and summer childcare program.

The mission of Westover Preschool is to provide a safe and nurturing environment designed to promote learning opportunities for our children. Through creative and meaningful play activities, the program promotes the healthy social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. A positive self-concept will be developed and creativity and self-expression are encouraged. Emphasis is placed on self-discipline by providing limitations and rules.

Westover Preschool is administered by the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Department. The program is staffed by four part-time teachers. The current teachers have over 20 years of experience working with preschool age children.

The program has met all minimum standards for licensure by the Virginia Department of Social Services and these standards can be reviewed by any parent upon request.

All children must be registered before admission to the program. Registration is held on an ongoing basis from June 1 through the upcoming year. The program is offered to children of city residents who are, or will be three years of age by September 30 and are fully potty trained and to children who are, or will be four years of age by September 30 of the current year. Each class has an enrollment limit of sixteen students.

Before a child can enter the program the parent must provide the following information: